Chapter 2 Flashcards
Shoved
Type of word: Verb (past tense of “shove”)
Meaning: To push or thrust someone or something with force; to move or drive forcefully by pushing.
Chinese Meaning: 推，挤，推动
Antonym(s): Pull, drag
Synonym(s): Push, thrust, jostle
Sample sentence: He angrily shoved the door open and stormed out of the room.
Beaten-up car
Type of word: Noun phrase
Meaning: A car that is in poor condition or has been heavily damaged from wear, tear, or accidents; a car that looks old and rundown.
Chinese Meaning: 破旧的汽车，破车
Antonym(s): Brand-new car, well-maintained car
Synonym(s): Dilapidated car, rundown car
Sample sentence: He drove an old beaten-up car that barely made it to the end of the road.
Torn scarlet seats
Type of word: Noun phrase
Meaning: Seats (in a vehicle, theater, etc.) that are covered with torn scarlet (bright red) fabric or upholstery, indicating that they are damaged or worn out.
Chinese Meaning: 破损的绯红色座位
Antonym(s): New seats, pristine seats
Synonym(s): Damaged seats, worn-out seats
Sample sentence: The theater’s torn scarlet seats were a testament to its age and years of heavy use.
Inquired
Type of word: Verb (past tense of “inquire”)
Meaning: To seek information, knowledge, or clarification by asking questions; to make an official request for information or investigation into a matter.
Chinese Meaning: 询问，打听
Antonym(s): Answered, replied
Synonym(s): Asked, questioned, queried
Sample sentence: He inquired about the availability of the product at the store.
Free-for-all
Type of word: Noun
Meaning: A chaotic and uncontrolled situation in which everyone is allowed to do as they please; a situation of disorder or lack of rules or restrictions.
Chinese Meaning: 自由混战，混乱局面
Antonym(s): Organized, regulated
Synonym(s): Chaos, disorder, mayhem
Sample sentence: The party turned into a free-for-all with people dancing, singing, and laughing without any formal structure or order.
Mêlée
Type of word: Noun
Meaning: A confused and violent fight or scuffle involving a large number of people; a chaotic and intense physical confrontation with multiple participants.
Chinese Meaning: 混战，激烈的肉搏
Antonym(s): Peace, harmony
Synonym(s): Brawl, skirmish, clash
Sample sentence: The two teams engaged in a fierce melee on the soccer field, resulting in several players being sent off with red cards.
Triumphantly
Type of word: Adverb
Meaning: In a manner showing great joy, success, or victory; with a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Chinese Meaning: 胜利地，得意洋洋地
Antonym(s): Defeatedly, sorrowfully
Synonym(s): Victoriously, successfully, exultantly
Sample sentence: After months of hard work and dedication, she triumphantly completed the marathon and crossed the finish line.
Scrum
Type of word: Noun or Verb
Meaning:
Noun: A rugby term referring to a method of restarting play in which the forwards of each team, with their heads down and arms interlocked, try to gain possession of the ball by pushing against each other.
Verb: To engage in a scrum in rugby or a similar activity involving pushing or jostling to gain possession or control.
However, “scrum” is also used in the context of software development, specifically in Agile methodologies, to refer to a daily team meeting for status updates and coordination.
Chinese Meaning:
Noun: 橄榄球争球，争夺战
Verb: 进行橄榄球争球，争夺
Antonym(s): None
Synonym(s): None
Sample sentence:
Noun: The players formed a scrum to contest the ball.
Verb: The two teams will scrum for the possession of the ball.
Quiff
Type of word: Noun
Meaning: A hairstyle characterized by hair brushed upward and backward from the forehead, creating a raised and often voluminous section of hair at the front of the head.
Chinese Meaning: 蓬松发型
Antonym(s): None
Synonym(s): None
Sample sentence: He styled his hair into a trendy quiff for the party.
Scurrying
Type of word: Verb (present participle of “scurry”)
Meaning: To move quickly and hurriedly with short, quick steps, often in a nervous or fearful manner.
Chinese Meaning: 急匆匆地走动
Antonym(s): Sauntering, strolling
Synonym(s): Hurrying, darting, scuttling
Sample sentence: The mice were scurrying across the floor, trying to find a place to hide.
Figure of speech
Type of word: Noun
Meaning: A word or phrase used in a non-literal or imaginative way to create a rhetorical effect, add emphasis, or convey a particular meaning or message. Figure of speech often involves the use of language in a creative and expressive manner beyond its literal interpretation.
Chinese Meaning: 修辞格，修辞手法
Antonym(s): None
Synonym(s): Rhetorical device, metaphor, simile, personification
Sample sentence: “Love is a battlefield” is a figure of speech using the metaphor of a battlefield to describe the challenges and conflicts in romantic relationships.
shifty thing
Type of word: Noun phrase
Meaning: A colloquial expression used to describe someone or something that appears to be deceitful, unreliable, or suspicious; suggesting that the person or thing cannot be trusted or may have ulterior motives.
Chinese Meaning: 狡猾的事物，靠不住的东西
Antonym(s): Trustworthy thing
Synonym(s): Suspicious thing, unreliable person
Sample sentence: “I don’t trust that salesman. He said some shifty things about the product he’s selling.”
fabulous
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning: Remarkably good, excellent, or outstanding; exceptionally pleasing, attractive, or impressive.
Chinese Meaning: 极好的，绝妙的
Antonym(s): Terrible, awful
Synonym(s): Fantastic, wonderful, superb
Sample sentence: The sunset view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fabulous.
gorges
Type of word: Noun (plural form of “gorge”)
Meaning: Deep and narrow valleys with steep sides, typically formed by the erosion of water over time.
Chinese Meaning: 峡谷，山谷
Antonym(s): None
Synonym(s): Canyon, ravine, gulch
Sample sentence: The hikers were amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the gorges as they hiked through the mountainous region.
vista
Type of word: Noun
Meaning: A pleasing or attractive view, typically over a wide expanse or landscape; a distant view or prospect, often seen through an opening or from a vantage point.
Chinese Meaning: 景色，远景
Antonym(s): None
Synonym(s): View, scene, panorama
Sample sentence: From the top of the hill, we had a stunning vista of the city and the surrounding countryside.
